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Case File nº221: Kabukicho
6.4 · 24 eps · 2019 · Production I.G
ComedyDramaMysteryPsychological
The East Side of Shinjuku Ward … In the center of this chaotic neighborhood, the neon-lit Kabukicho district is expanding. Where light shines, there are also deep shadows. The curtain rises on this night stage where bizarre murders occurred! Is this suspense? No, comedy? An indistinguishable drama is about to begin….
Episodes
24
Aired
Fall 2019
Score
6.4
Popularity
#2121
DetectivePrimarily Adult CastPoliceUrbanMale ProtagonistEpisodicSurreal ComedyCrossdressing
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